Eskimo Z71T8 - Manuel (Page 11)

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Operator’s Manual
51cc and 71cc Shark™ Power Ice Augers
TROUBlESHOOTING
PROBlEm POSSIBlE CAUSE REmEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to
spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
1. Dirty air filter 1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn off choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Always use gas stabilizer
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,
new gas can
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged fuel filter 1. Remove and clean or replace
2. Clogged air filter 2. Clean or replace
Engine runs, then quits 1. Gas cap not venting 1. Open manual venting screw on gas
cap all the way
Auger turns at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace both springs
Auger turns, but has no power 1. Choke on 1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Call factory
3. Broken transmission 3. Call factory
4. Worn clutch shoes 4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
Auger jumps on ice 1. Blades damaged or sharpened
incorrectly
1. Replace with new blades, or have
blades sharpened at factory
Auger cuts slowly 1. Dull blades 1. Buy new blades, or have blades
sharpened at factory
2. Damaged point 2. File point, or replace point
Contact service provider if above remedies fail, or visit our website at www.geteskimo.com for additional frequently asked
questions.